Outsourcing Center, Patti Putnicki, Business Writer
If information technology outsourcing (ITO) were a movie, cloud, analytics and mobility would be the headliners. Although this trendsetting triad is having a dramatic impact on how services are consumed and how companies operate, a number of other significant trends are emerging in the information technology outsourcing space. This article focuses on those unsung heroes …
Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer
Getting from A to Z (from the current state of outsourcing relationships to the future state of how relationships will need to work in order to bring about the outcomes that buyers demand) is not an easy path, and some providers will fall away during that journey. In addition, cloud computing changes the entire picture. …
Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer
PSEG wanted to increase value on IT spend and tasked CompuCom with providing end-user support services to more than 11,000 users across 85 locations. They’ve worked flexibly together to ensure their interests remain aligned in developing solutions that increase productivity and decrease down time. Within three years, PSEG realized $16 million in IT services cost savings.
Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer
This relationship captured the best in show award because it demonstrated excellence in partnering while revamping the city’s IT infrastructure, including installing a city-wide Wi-Fi network. This new infrastructure played a crucial role in the city’s swift response to the I-35 bridge collapse and the success of the Republican National Convention when the entire nation was watching.
John Harney, Business Writer
Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP) faced problems with hardware and software refreshing. To complicate matters, the bank had also adopted desktop technology in an ad hoc manner from numerous vendors over many years. Subsidiaries located in different countries had different business cultures and adopted technology their way. Selecting HP’s Access on Demand helped the bank get a handle on its vast computer inventory.
Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer
Like many promotional products manufacturers, The GEM Group has a manufacturing facility in China. The manufacturer was changing its IT desktop infrastructure. Did the computers in Shenzhen have enough memory to work in the new IT environment? Everdream’s application allows GEM to manage the Chinese infrastructure from its Massachusetts headquarters.
Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer
The Land Registry wanted to add PCs to its 24 offices throughout the UK in just eight months. It formed a public/private partnership with HP to get the job done. Outsourcing, however, brought even more benefits to the government agency.
Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer
There are common characteristics among successful transitions. We highlight some of them in the story of a successful transition, despite a complex and sensitive scenario.
Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer
What’s the difference between a shared services model and an outsourcing model? A publishing company found out . . . the hard way. Fortunately they’ve had a dynamic turnaround and know the benefits of outsourcing.
Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer
Successful outsourcing arrangements leverage more than resources and expertise — it’s the partnership approach that makes the difference.
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